Most cars that I've driven that used a fob have a bypass. I had a Nissan
370z for a few years and loved the fob. Never had an issue with it. The
dealer told me if the fob failed or batteries died, there was a slot in the
dash to plug it in so the push button would start. It also had a miniature
Most cavers drive to remote and rural areas to go to caves, far from a car
mechanic. So many cavers, especially the older ones, prefer vehicles that
do not have lots of electric crap on them.
The newest vehicles all have smart-keys ( a.k.a. key fobs ).
These things are a nightmare, or will be